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Hook-Ups and Break-Ups of 2011

The course of true love never did run smooth and these stars would no doubt agree. We look back at the year's shock splits and sensational hook-ups in celebdom.

JanuaryElen Rives and Peter AndreON/OFF: The first hook up of the year was Peter Andre and Frank Lampard's ex Elen Rives. After being introduced by a mutual friend months before, the two hit it off with the Aussie crooner gushing: "She is so classy and beautiful, just the change I needed after everything that has happened in the last two years." However after months of speculation that their relationship was a 'showmance', orchestrated by their shared management, the two called it quits in early April.THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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JanuaryRihanna and Matt KempOFF: After a year-long romance RiRi and her LA Dodgers baseball star beau went their separate ways. Although both parties declined to comment on the subject, it was believed that maintaining a long-distance relationship was ultimately the cause for the split.THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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JanuaryMacaulay Culkin and Mila KunisOFF: 2011 was no doubt the year that American actress Mila Kunis went global. However, just weeks before getting rave reviews for her role as Lily in Black Swan, Kunis' start to the year was less than rosy when she and former child star Macaulay Culkin split after eight years together. THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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JanuaryShakira and Antonio De La RuaOFF: January was the month for post-Christmas and break-up blues as Latin singer Shakira announced that she and boyfriend Antonio De La Rua (who’s also her agent) were splitting after 11 years. The two appeared in Shakira's Underneath Your Clothes video together, and released a joint statement, saying that they viewed that separation as “temporary” but Shakira was soon pictured with Spanish footballer Gerard Pique. Hmm. THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

JanuaryKeira Knightley and Rupert FriendOFF: January saw another shock split when British actress and Hollywood sweetheart Keira Knightley split from her boyfriend of five years, Rupert Friend. According to a source, the couple, who met on the set of their 2005 movie Pride and Prejudice, have vowed to stay “life-long friends”. Aaw.THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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JanuaryJanuary Jones and Jason SudeikisOFF: Mad Men star January Jones became a single lady too when she split from her Saturday Night Live comedian beau Jason Sudeikis. Sources at the time blamed the couple's busy schedules for the break-up although rumours were rife that it was something else when Jones gave birth to her first child in September... the paternity of which still remains unknown.THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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JanuaryKatie Price and Alex ReidOFF: After weeks of speculation as to the state of their 10-month marriage, Katie Price finally confirmed that the two had split. In a statement, the former glamour model revealed it was her husband's alleged pursuit of fame that caused the break-up: "Alex changed from the man I fell in love with and some of his behaviour became difficult for me to understand and caused issues." Ouch.THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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FebruaryAlex Pettyfer and Dianna AgronOFF: As we headed into February – statistically the most depressing month of the year – there were yet more splits in Celebsville. Like these two: Just weeks after Alex Pettyfer described his Glee star girlfriend, Dianna Agron as "an amazing woman... She's got this old school, classic movie star elegance to her," this trans-Atlantic couple called it quits. THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

FebruaryJude Law and Sienna MillerOFF: Despite splitting up in 2006 after it emerged that Jude Law had had an affair with his children's nanny, the actor and Sienna Miller reconciled in late 2009 before calling it quits again in Feb. A rep for the two said: "I can confirm that Jude Law and Sienna Miller are no longer in a relationship," just two weeks after it was reported they'd bought a £8m love nest in North London. Must have been a stressful move. THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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FebruaryOlivia Wilde and Tao RuspoliOFF: Olivia Wilde and her husband, Italian prince Tao Ruspoli were another couple to bite the dust when they announced their divorce after eight-years of marriage. According to a source the two had been “living apart after trying for quite some time to make their relationship work."THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

FebruaryCarey Mulligan and Marcus MumfordON? Yet it was not all bad news in February 2011. No, no. After splitting with her Wall Street 2 co-star Shia Labeouf in October the previous year, Brit actress Carey Mulligan found love again with Mumford & Sons frontman Marcus Mumford. According to reports the rocker invited the Oscar nominee to join him on his band's tour of the US, for which, he had hired a vintage train to travel in. Young love, hey? THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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FebruarySelena Gomez and Justin BieberON: Come award season it wasn't just the winners making headlines across the world, after Justin Bieber stepped out with long-rumoured girlfriend and fellow teen star Selena Gomez. The Biebster recently praised his actress-girlfriend at a press conference in Taiwan, saying: "Selena Gomez is… she's amazing. She makes me really happy." That JB... He's growing up so fast. THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

MarchAshley Olsen and The Hangover’s Justin BarthaOFF: Indeed, March wasn't a great month in love for stars of The Hangover. Just months after rumours surfaced that Justin Bartha was planning to marry former child star-turned-fashion designer Ashley Olsen, the actor confirmed that the two had split.THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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MarchJustin Timberlake and Jessica BielOFF/ON: And we were saddened to hear another Hollywood couple were on the rocks when Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel split. Reps for the former couple confirmed that they had, “decided to part ways. The two remain friends and continue to hold the highest level of love and respect for each other." Indeed, it seemed that love may have prevailed as the lovebirds are now rumoured to be back together. We’re holding out for a Christmas proposal!THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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MarchJoe Jonas and Ashley GreeneOFF: This teen-dream coupling seemed like a sure-fire love match after getting together in the summer of 2010, however, it was not to be as the two went their separate ways in March. Despite rumours that they had reconciled some months later, Jonas revealed that they are just amigos: "I'm sorry to disappoint all those 'Jashley' fans, me and Ashley are still good friends and we talk quite a bit." THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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MarchRebecca Ferguson and One Direction's Zayn MalikON/OFF: Certainly a contender for the most surprising hook up of 2011, was that of X Factor alumni Rebecca Ferguson and Zayn Malik, who stunned fans when they confirmed they were dating. At the time, the 24-year-old mother-of-two gushed: "I'm in love and it's a wonderful feeling. I've never felt like this before. It took a while before we looked at each other in a different light." However, by mid-July this unlikely romance had fizzled out.THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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AprilDelta Goodrem and Bryan McFaddenOFF: One of the more stable celebrity couples, fans were shocked when former Westlife star Bryan McFadden and his Aussie fiancée Delta Goodrem called time on their four-year courtship. Taking to Twitter, McFadden later praised his ex-girlfriend, posting: "I love Delta and always will. She is one of gods living angels. I thank her for giving me the best years of my life. Please give us time [sic]."THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

AprilAlex Reid and Chantelle HoughtonON: After meeting at an awards ceremony in Belfast these two hit it off immediately. Having just come out of high-profile romances with Katie Price and TV presenter Rav Wilding respectively, the two have since proved their critics wrong. Reid proposed to his reality TV star girlfriend – despite still being married to Price – in October on live TV, and the two have just announced Chantelle is pregnant with their first child.THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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AprilNikki Reed and American Idol’s Paul McDonaldON: Despite regularly professing her love for Kellan Lutz on-screen, it was a different story off-screen for Nikki Reed when she stepped out with new boyfriend and American Idol star Paul McDonald. However, with speed to rival her Twilight character Rosalie, Reed shocked fans when she announced their engagement just two months later, before getting hitched in October! THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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MayLady Gaga and Luc CarlOFF: In May quirk queen Lady Gaga took the opportunity to reveal that she was single again - on The Graham Norton Show, no less. Having reconciled with her on/off lover Luc Carl the previous summer, the Bad Romance hitmaker set the record straight with the Northern Irish chat show host, saying: “I don't have a boyfriend and I haven't been on any dates recently.”THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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MayHayden Panettiere and Wladimir KlitschkoOFF: Unfortunately the distance between them physically was even greater emotionally by the May of 2011, when the Heroes actress and her (much taller) boxer beau called time on their two-year romance. THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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MayLeonardo DiCaprio and Bar RafaeliOFF: Leonardo DiCaprio and his Israeli girlfriend of six years were another Hollywood casualty this year. However, these two have been famously on/off – even taking a two year break in 2007 before reconciling in 2009 – so we won't count our chickens on this one, just yet. THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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MayDelta Goodrem and Nick JonasON: Just a month after announcing her split from Bryan McFadden, Delta Goodrem fell into the arms of Nick Jonas. Despite the eight-year age-gap, these two have defied their critics and are still going strong, with the teen pop star recently admitting that he feels “blessed”. THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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MayArnold Schwarzenegger and Maria ShriverOFF: However, possibly the biggest split story of 2011 was the news that Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife of 25 years, Maria Shriver, had called time on their marriage. Despite staying by his side during a host of reported indiscretions, the Terminator actor sensationally revealed in May that he had fathered a secret love child ten years ago with a member of their household staff. Shriver officially filed divorce in July.THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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MayLeonardo DiCaprio and Blake LivelyON/OFF: We were bristling with excitement when pictures of Leonardo DiCaprio and Blake Lively snuggling up on yacht in the South of France landed on our desks. The all-American couple were pictured on a number of dates together, while the Gossip Girl actress even flew out to Australia to spend her birthday with the 36-year-old, in August. However, despite never officially acknowledging their romance, reps for the two did confirm their split in October. All is well that ends well then, I guess.THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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JuneDavid Duchovny and Tea LeoniOFF: After being married for 14 years – a relative epoch in Hollywood – these two split again in June of this year. Although no reason was given for the separation, and the two haven’t filed for divorce, this was the second time the couple have broken-up, after initially separating in 2008 for several months while Duchovny completed rehab for sex addiction. THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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JuneGeorge Clooney and Elisabetta CanalisOFF: George Clooney became a single man again this summer when he split from his Italian TV presenter girlfriend, Elisabetta Canalis. Although she initially kept schtum on the subject, Canalis later revealed that their relationship "was more of a father-daughter” and that George was “special for me, and very important, just as a father would be." Yikes. THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

JuneWhitney Port and Ben NemtinOFF: It was an MTV match made in heaven when The City star Whitney Port got together with Buried Life actor Ben Nemtin. However, Whit might consider 2011 her annus horribilis: After her show got cancelled, rumours were rife that these two had gotten engaged, but, by June, the reality TV star-turned-fashion designer was back on the market. THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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JuneJack White and Karen ElsonOFF: We were saddened when Jack White and Karen Elson - one of Celebville’s kookiest couples - announced that they were to divorce this summer after six years of marriage. However, in typically unorthodox fashion and in a clear indication that there is no bad blood between them, the two held a party to celebrate their divorce with, as the invitation stated, “drinks with alcohol in them.” We’ll miss this kooky pair. THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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JuneAmanda Seyfried and Ryan PhilippeOFF: After a very on/off seven months together, Amanda Seyfried and her Cruel Intentions actor beau finally called time on their romance. The news came a few weeks after it was reported that Ryan's ex-girlfriend Alexis Knapp announced that she was pregnant with his baby after a brief affair in late 2010. THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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JuneJustin Theroux and Jennifer AnistonON: The course of true love never did run smooth and never more so than for the perennially unlucky-in-love Jennifer Aniston. The former Friends actress came under fire in June when she hooked up with US actor Justin Theroux, who she met on the set of their movie Wanderlust the previous year. The sexy actor was reportedly still with his costume designer girlfriend of 14 years and Jen was sensationally branded a home-wrecker in the press. Nevertheless, these two have proved their critics wrong and are going from strength-to-strength, often pictured mooching about hand-in-hand near Jen’s pad in NYC. THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

JulyNicky Hilton and David KatzenburgOFF: Lower-key Hilton sister Nicky also suffered heartbreak this year when she split from her boyfriend of four years, David Katzenburg. It seems to have been a case of that ol’ classic ‘clashing schedules’ after a friend of the couple revealed: “The main reason was that they have been busy with their work schedules, and it has made it difficult to spend time together." THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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JulyKate Bosworth and Alexander SkarsgardOFF: Despite never publicly acknowledging their relationship, these two were often spotted getting cosy out and about near their home in LA, so we were saddened to hear that the stylish pair - who met on the set of their thriller Straw Dogs last year - decided to go their separate ways. THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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JulyJames Franco and Ahna O’ReillyOFF: Women of the world shamelessly delighted in the news that actor, Gucci model and all-round sex god James Franco announced that he was back on the market after splitting with his girlfriend, actress Ahna O’Reilly, after five years together. The Oscar-nominated brainbox, who is currently studying for a Phd at Yale University, spoke to Playboy about the reasons behind the break-up: “We'd been living together in LA then I came to New York to go to school for two years. Then I signed up for more school at Yale. I think that was it for her." Brains and beauty? ... Shame on you, Ahna! THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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JulyJ.Lo and Marc AnthonyOFF: It seems that July was not the month for love in Hollywood after the world was left stunned by another high-profile break-up when Jennifer Lopez and husband Marc Anthony ended their seven-year marriage. Amongst rumours of Marc Anthony’s infidelity and controlling nature, the Latino singer later admitted: "[The divorce] was a realisation on both our parts, so it wasn't shocking. These things happen. They just happen."THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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JulyAlexa Chung and Alex TurnerOFF: The bad news just kept coming, too, as long-time couple and pillars of the Brit cool scene Alexa Chung and Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner announced their split after four years together. According to reports it was their hectic schedules that eventually drove a wedge between this seemingly perfect rock ‘n’ roll couple. Gah!THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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JulyEmma Roberts and Chord OverstreetON: Just before we lost all faith in love, teen dream Emma Roberts and Glee star Chord Overstreet snatched us from the jaws of desolation with pictures of them enjoying theme park dates and candy floss together. Far from just a bit of summer lovin’, these two are, by all accounts, still going strong.THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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JulyOllie Locke and Chloe GreenON/OFF: Something must have been in the air come late July as Made In Chelsea co-stars Ollie Locke and Chloe Green soon followed suit, revealing their new relationship to GLAMOUR.com on the red carpet of the last instalment of Harry Potter. Magical, indeed. As their reality show detailed, sadly this pair weren’t Made In Heaven. THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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JulyFearne Cotton and Jesse WoodON: We were further bolstered by news that GLAMOUR darling Fearne Cotton had got herself a new fella too, in the shape of Ronnie Wood’s son, Jesse. The reports were particularly heart-warming after the Radio 1 DJ split from her fiancé, skateboarder Jesse James in May. THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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AugustPrince Harry and Florence Brudenell-BruceOFF: In the year that saw his brother get married in the wedding of the decade, nay, the century, Prince Harry was not so lucky in love after splitting from girlfriend Florence Brudenell-Bruce. According to reports, the royal decided to call off the romance with the lingerie model because he didn't want to be "tied down". We’re still holding out for him and P-Middy, anyway. THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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AugustGeri Halliwell and Henry BeckwithOFF: Geri Halliwell was another celeb to get a one-way ticket to Splitsville in August when she parted ways with her aristocratic boyfriend Henry Beckwith, after two years together. The split came as a surprise to fans after Geri gushed about her lover just months previously, saying: "Henry's a lovely, lovely guy and I could gush... [he's] a good influence on me and my mum loves him too." THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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AugustEmma Watson and Johnny SimmonsON: After meeting on the set of the movie, The Perks Of Being A Wallflower, earlier in the year, and after months of speculation as to whether or not they were an item, Emma Watson went public with American actor Johnny Simmons by sharing a kiss with him outside a restaurant in Santa Monica. How showbiz! THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

SeptemberTaylor Lautner and Lily CollinsOFF: They never publicly acknowledging their relationship, but Taylor Lautner and his Abduction co-star Lily Collins’ romance reportedly came to grinding halt just a week after these two hit the red carpet together. The pair, who were thought to have been dating for about a year, split after the Twilight star allegedly wanted to be “single for a while”. THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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SeptemberLea Michele and Theo StockmanOFF: As the winter of discontent began to take hold; another celebrity couple went their separate ways as Glee star Lea Michele and her Broadway actor boyfriend Theo Stockman split. A rep for the 25-year-old said that the relationship came to an end amicably and that the two “will always be friends”. THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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SeptemberCameron Diaz and A-RodOFF: Cameron Diaz split from her baseballing beau Alex Rodriguez again in September. The Hollywood actress, who had been dating Lothario A-Rod (he’s been linked to Kate Hudson and Madonna over the years) on and off for a year, was thought to have called time on their relationship to concentrate on her career. Yup, we’ve certainly heard that one before Cam. THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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SeptemberIan Somerhalder and Nina DobrevON: Tweenies the world over jumped for joy when Vampire Diaries co-stars Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev put paid to months of speculation by confirming their relationship. Ian Somerhalder confessed his feelings for Dobrev in an interview with US Weekly, telling the reporter that there were a "million things" that he loves about her. Oh to be Nina Dobrev. THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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SeptemberMelissa George and Russell SimmonsON: Former Home & Away actress-turned-Hollywood-star Melissa George announced in September that she was, rather surprisingly, dating music mogul Russell Simmons. The outspoken actress, who revealed the news to GLAMOUR.com, told us: "I'm having a fantastic time. Meditation is very clear & the sex is phenomenal." Blimey. THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

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SeptemberEva Mendes and Ryan GoslingON: We positively squealed with delight when these two - arguably Hollywood’s most beautiful people – hooked up. Although the acting couple, who met on the set of The Place Beyond The Pines, have so far declined to comment on their fledgling relationship, they’ve been spotted on a number of dates and most recently on a romantic getaway in Paris together. Sigh. THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

OctoberKris Humphries and Kim KardashianOFF: One of the most high-profile splits of the year came when Kim Kardashian announced that she was divorcing Kris Humphries, her husband of just, wait for it, 72 days. After a whirlwind romance the two announced their engagement in May, followed by a televised multi-million dollar wedding in August and even a renewal of their vows in September. The divorce proceedings are still ongoing but, unsurprisingly, the two have courted a barrage of publicity suggesting that their brief union was merely a ‘showmance’. THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011

OctoberKate Winslet and Ned RocknRollON: A year after announcing the end of her seven-year marriage to Sam Mendes, Kate Winslet stepped out with her new beau Ned Rocknroll (yep, that is his real name) for the first time in October. Ned, who is the nephew of Sir Richard Branson - and a recent divorcee himself - is thought to have found love with Oscar-winning Winslet after the now-infamous Necker Island fire incident in August. THE BIGGEST CELEB STORIES OF 2011The Sexiest Men of 2011